My daughter plays high school ball. She is only 5'2" 125 lbs though. Do you think the 31/20 bat would work for her?b
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That would be a good bat for her how much it helps depends0n how good of a hitter she is.
9882
A 31" bat is the max recommended length for a 5'2" player. Make sure that the bat feels comfortable to her and that she is confident with her cut. More important than the length is the weight. Have your daughter take the bat at the knob with her throwing hand and hold it directly out in front of her for about 5 seconds. If she can do this, then that bat is feasible.
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Ehh I'd wait til he/she was 14-16 Its pretty heavy (i use a rest usually and im 24yrs old 6'2 180lbs) There is a little bit of recoil which could scare them. its a bit noisy If u don't use heavy pellets (can break the sound barrier creating a sonic boom) and the piston action is tough to actuate. even after its broken in after 100 shots or so. Plus it has enough muzzle energy to kill or maim animals easily. I'd stay with a multipump or lever action bb gun til he/she is older. I actually have a 20$ one from Walmart that's fun as heck and just the right fit for a 12 year old. Get 500 BBS and some tin cans and its fun for hours for dirt cheap. This gun is for doing work on vermin or shooting tacks at 50 feet.
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The Champro Pro-Plus should serve you well for softball I would imagine. It's very solid padding. I use it for Majors level little league though.
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Yes...my 12 year old used this bat during the 2014 baseball season and had great success with the new bat.
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I bought a 32in one for my son. You can choose the size of the bat from the drop down choices.
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My opinion..It stops an 80 mph foul tip directly off a bat with little discomfort (experienced quite a few times), so I would imagine a "pre-teen" punch to the chest would be handled comfortably enough. Although there is more mass to a fist with arm behind it than there is in a lone baseball.
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No - I bought it for a 9 year old. High School Varsity is standard size fooball.
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I don't recommend it for varsity level softball. The machine throws with an overhand motion, opposite of what she'd face in competition. The compromise is OK for beginning softball players, but not high school level.
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Yes I believe this will help. We use both a power stick and regular bat when using this item. This has been a great training tool. My boys are now 12 and 13 and still use it.
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Hi. I agree a small would work, but only if your son likes a very snug fit. A medium would work if he likes a little more room, but still snug. If in doubt have him try on one at your local sporting goods store. Oddly enough, my 17 year old softball player daughter who's 5'7" prefers a Large. It fits snug under her jerseys but allows for more movement so she's not choking.
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I think your son will love it. I have used it with my 11 and 14yr old sons for a year now. They are both good hitters, and we have a blast. We use the faster balls and they come in at a challenging pace. they are generally strikes, but not always.
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It would be heavy to carry around for a long period of time but my 5'2 100 lb girlfriend can shoot it fine. You could grow into it too. If you're worried that much about size though maybe try a cheaper youth break barrel first.
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My 6 year old hits it. I would say as early as they can understand how to swing bat properly. Also will depend on how tall. I put it on the shortest height for my six year old. It is like a ball high in the strike zone for him so it's not the ideal down the middle height but it works.
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Yeah.... I don't know. I only bought it to use if someone tries to break into the house. Unfortunately, the attacker will probably get it away from me before I can get a good swing in. Its a nice bat and if I never use it I can give it to my grandson. I will check and see if it says anything on it that it is ok for Little League. It just says "Grand Slam Youth Baseball" and someones autograph. Also says "Powerized" and "Louisville Slugger" Louisville, Kentucky. Made in USA. I just read "Little League bylaws limit the size of any bat to 33 inches in length and 2 1/4 inches in diameter. This one is 29" and 2 1/4" diameter. I believe it is ok for Little League then! Yeah.... I don't know. I only bought it to use if someone tries to break into the house. Unfortunately, the attacker will probably get it away from me before I can get a good swing in. Its a nice bat and if I never use it I can give it to my grandson. I will check and see if it says anything on it that it is ok for Little League. It just says "Grand Slam Youth Baseball" and someones autograph. Also says "Powerized" and "Louisville Slugger" Louisville, Kentucky. Made in USA. I just read "Little League bylaws limit the size of any bat to 33 inches in length... » Read More Yeah.... I don't know. I only bought it to use if someone tries to break into the house. Unfortunately, the attacker will probably get it away from me before I can get a good swing in. Its a nice bat and if I never use it I can give it to my grandson. I will check and see if it says anything on it that it is ok for Little League. It just says "Grand Slam Youth Baseball" and someones autograph. Also says "Powerized" and "Louisville Slugger" Louisville, Kentucky. Made in USA. I just read "Little League bylaws limit the size of any bat to 33 inches in length and 2 1/4 inches in diameter. This one is 29" and 2 1/4" diameter. I believe it is ok for Little League then! « Show Less
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Hard to say really. My son is 8 now and probably will use it next year too. We like it for now, but may look at jumping into a higher level Easton at 10 or 11. You could always go to a Dicks Sporting Goods to swing it. Your son would probably do OK with it for this year but I wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to "upgrade" next year. Good luck!
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Try a 30, 20oz (-10) or 30, 21oz (-11). My daughter has been using only DeMarini since she was 5 years old. She is now 13 years old and uses 32, 21oz (-11). If you decide to go with DeMarini, make sure you turn the bat after each at bat to ensure even distribution. If you do not turn the bat, it will crack. That happened after my daughter hit a homerun.
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I think this bat buyer's guide is pretty comprehensive and doesn't just recommend based on age but on height and weight: http://www.sportsauthority.com/info/index.jsp?categoryId=222833 - Good luck!